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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,787.76, 196,149.24 and 37,294.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,787.76, 196,149.24 and 37,294.32 is: 55,932.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,787.76 : 196,149.24 = 37,294.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,787.76/196,149.24 = 37,294.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,787.76x = 196,149.24 × 37,294.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,787.76x = 7,315,252,524.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,315,252,524.32/130,787.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,932.24

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